Year 8 Residential Update from Shaanxi October 2023

To succeed in the world, our students first explore it! Our residential programme is an integral part of our curriculum here. It broadens our students’ horizons and help them form lifelong friendships. We have worked closely with our service providers to ensure that the students will experience a wide range of engaging and educational activities that include elements of cultural immersion, challenge, and community building.

Date: Monday 23^rd October to Friday 27^th October, 2023

Please see daily updates from Mr. Mendez, Head of Year 8

Day 1

After a long train ride, we have arrived in Xi'an. Students spend some time chatting with their friends as we prepare to arrive in the city and go straight to dinner.

Our residential programme is an integral part of our curriculum at BSB. It broadens our students’ horizons and help them form lifelong friendships.

Day 2

We've started our day with a bike ride/walk on the Xian City Wall. Students have been learning about the history of the city and its importance in Chinese history. Then we visited the terracotta warriors and did some crafting activities.

Day 3

Today, students are divided in groups to complete different activities. Some students are visiting the Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Street and will do some kayaking in the afternoon. The other group of students is visiting a market, doing a cooking competition and a hike. Tomorrow we will be switching activities.

Day 4

Today, students will complete the last day of activities in Xi'an before heading back to Beijing tomorrow morning. Students visited the market, do kayaking, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, do a cooking competition and hike with their respective groups. It will be a fun day for the students as they explore and learn new skills and information about the city.